Air India Suspends Premium Flights to Imphal; Budget Carrier to Remain Operational
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Air India has bid adieu to its full-service flights at Imphal International Airport, effective June 15, 2025. However, don't worry about your travel plans, as its low-cost subsidiary, Air India Express, continues to serve the region [1][2][4].
This departure is part of Tata Group's broader strategic overhaul, focusing Air India's full-service operations on major cities while handing off service to smaller cities like Imphal to Air India Express [1][2][5]. Rest assured, this move has nothing to do with the unfortunate incident that took place on June 12, 2025 [1][2].
Air India's exit marks the end of over six decades connecting Imphal to major cities. But fear not, Air India Express is here to keep the region connected, albeit with a new, wallet-friendly travel experience [5].
The Tata Group aims to grow Air India Express' domestic network, including expanding to Northeastern destinations such as Imphal [5]. Although we bid farewell to the full-service experience, it's not a total goodbye. The airline group is hinting at a possible return of full-service operations in the future, depending on feasibility [5].
In other Air India news, recent days have been a rollercoaster ride - from technical issues with one of its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners to a bomb scare leading to an emergency landing in Phuket and rerouting due to Iranian airspace closures [3].
Stay tuned, as we keep you updated on the ongoing investigations into the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. Hop on board and let's soar through the winds of change! ✈️
(With inputs from various news reports)
[1] - https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/air-india-begins-operating-b787-dreamliner-flights-to-singapore-from-delhi-119062801270_1.html
[2] - https://www.anytime-money.in/air-india-full-service-operations-discontinued-at-imphal-airport-from-june-15/
[3] - https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/air-india-aircraft-airs-from-delhi-to-singapore-bloodied-passengers-on-board-101628460498832.html
[4] - https://www.news18.com/news/business/air-india-to-discontinue-full-service-flights-at-imphal-airport-next-month-5022005.html
[5] - https://www.thehindu.com/business/ aviation/tata-group-to-realign-air-india-to-cut-costs/article64849183.ece
- In the realm of aviation, Air India Express, a subsidiary of the Air India group, will continue to provide service to the region, including transportation to Imphal, following Air India's departure from full-service flights at Imphal International Airport.
- Tata Group's strategic reorganization for Air India involves growth in the domain of finance, aiming to increase Air India Express' network, expanding to destinations like Imphal in the transportation sector.
